1999 Opel Omega vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Omega would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (130 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 154 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (819 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
| Model | Omega | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 819 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4476 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2685 mm |
